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Explore the fascinating field of biomechanics in athletics and discover the impact of Texas engineering on athletic performance.

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Engineering a Better Athlete

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Ella Small knows how to make a big impression, at the doctor’s office and on the balance beam. She won a national championship for UT’s gymnastics team for that event in 2023. She came close to a repeat win in 2024, just a few months before she finished her Ph.D. in mechanical engineering at the Cockrell School. But the 27-year-old has paid the price for her achievements.

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Kendra Lewellyn

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